Jasper National Park
Jasper National Park is located in the heart of Canada’s Rocky Mountains just hours from Edmonton, and offers a myriad of exciting tourist attractions, outdoor adventures, tours, and sightseeing opportunities. Jasper National Park is the largest of all the national parks in the Canadian Rockies and offers an amazing backcountry trail system. Visit the world famous Columbia Icefields, which are some of the only Icefields in the world accessible by road. View the park’s rich variety of wildlife including grizzly bears, black bears, deer, moose, caribou, wolves, elk, mountain goats and Bighorn sheep. For all you ski fanatics, have a fun filled day skiing the slopes at Jasper’s ski resort Marmot Basin
Jasper Glaciers and Icefields
The Icefields Parkway is one of the most impressive mountain highways including stunning wildlife and mountain scenery, the Columbia Icefields, Bow and Crowfoot Glaciers, Athabasca Falls, and Peyto Lake. The Icefields Parkway is located on the highway route between Lake Louise and Jasper (only 15 minutes away from Banff). For an exhilarating experience, take an Icefield helicopter tour with PureWest Adventures and Tours (Contact: Toll Free 1-877-894-9378 Website: http://www.purewest.com/helicopter/helitours.html). The PureWest Adventures and Tours company also offers Heli Hiking in the Canadian Rockies, Heli Fly Fishing Adventures, Sightseeing Heli – Tours, and it also accommodates special events.
Jasper Town and Jasper Sightseeing Highlights
Don’t forget to visit the Hanging Valley Viewpoint where you’ll see a breathtaking panorama of the Athabasca Valley and the town of Jasper. Just past the viewpoint is Maligne Canyon, where you can take a walking tour (on paths and bridges and barriers) and experience the roaring waterfalls, stunning scenery, and historical notes along the way. You can also go fishing at the picturesque Maligne Lake, or white water rafting in the icy waters of Maligne River.
Jasper Hotels and Accommodation
After an enjoyable day in Jasper National Park, find cozy world-class accommodations at Jasper Park Lodge – a full service resort on the shores of Lac Beauvert that is undoubtedly the best choice of hotels and accommodations in Jasper National Park. For golf fanatics, enjoy the 18 hole championship golf course that has been voted the Number 1 Golf Resort in Canada by ScoreGolf Magazine. Explore some of the fifteen retail shops within the resort that vend gifts, clothes, and much more. Pamper yourself at the Health Club and Spa, relax in the outdoor pool and sauna, choose from 4 restaurants and 3 lounges, find great entertainment at the nightclub, and enjoy friendly multilingual staff members! (Contact: 1-800-441-1414). Be sure to find a map of Jasper, and a map to Jasper so that you find your way around effectively.
Jasper Tourist Attractions, Activities and Tours
Activities are plentiful in Jasper National Park with over one thousand kilometers of terrain in which to bike, hike, cross-country ski, watch wildlife, white water raft, horseback ride, canoe, and tour. Below is a list of some tour and activity companies:
SunDog Tour Co. / Rocky Mountain Unlimited
Contact:
Box 548, Jasper, AB, T0E 1E0
Phone: (780) 852-4056
Fax: (780) 852-9663
Toll Free: 1-888-sun-dog1
Midnight Sun Adventure Travel
Contact:
Phone / Fax: (250) 480-9409 / (250) 370-7871
Reservation Line (Canada & USA): 1-800-255-5057
Tour Information: tours@midnightsuntravel.com
Web site Queries: webmaster@midnightsuntravel.com
Rocky Mountain Escape
Contact:
Box 5053, Hinton, Alberta, Canada T7V 1X3,
Phone: 780-865-5559. Fax: 780-865-5559
WildRose Outfitting
Contact:
Phone/Fax: (780) 693-2296
Dave@wildroseoutfitting.com
Kootenay River Runners
1-800-599-4399 (Toll Free in North America)
Fax: (250) 347-6595
E-Mail: info@raftingtherockies.com